South:
Differences in temperature and rainfall occur during both seasons on the east and west coasts.
Rainy Season - torrential rain tends to fall in short bursts, usually lasting only a couple of hours each day. Most rain falls between June and November.
Hot and Dry Season - is relatively rain-free between January and April.

Flooding on the west coast is commonplace. Travel elsewhere during the rainy season is not necessarily problematic unless visiting areas where roads are unpaved, as rain renders these tracks impassable.

Carry a lightweight jumper as it can be chillingly cold inside air-conditioned buildings.

Southern Thailand West Coast

The climate of southern Thailand is influenced by monsoon winds and remains warm and humid throughout the year. Light cotton clothes are recommended at any time of the year and an umbrella

is a must during the wet months.

Rainy Season - can be a pleasant time of year to visit with occasional heavy rain and long sunny periods between showers. However, September and October tend to exhibit higher rainfall and less in the way of sunny spells.

Best time to visit: During the Hot and Dry Season - as cool sea breezes ease the high temperatures and humidity. November to January experience relatively high rainfall for the season and April and May are the hottest months.